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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Nikon Coolpix S6200 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Nikon S6200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.6) lens
  • 160g - 93 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed August 2011
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the S6200 (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S6200 was released 20 months later than the FH1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S6200 grades versus the FH1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S6200 over the Panasonic FH1

 S6200 FH1 
RevealedAugust 2011January 2010More recent by 20 months
Manual focus More exact focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Nikon S6200

 FH1 S6200 

Common features in the Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH1

 S6200 FH1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S6200 enjoys external measurements of 93mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the S6200 and the FH1.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S6200 and FH1 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S6200 and FH1.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S6200 to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S6200 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S6200
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH1
40
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S6200 Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
70
supports touch to focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
58
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S6200
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
43
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S6200 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Nikon S6200 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S6200 and Panasonic FH1
 Nikon Coolpix S6200Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Coolpix S6200 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FS10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-08-24 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.2-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 160 grams (0.35 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $229 $150